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Old 09-21-2019, 05:46 AM   #19
teacherman
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Originally Posted by chuckster57 View Post
If there is another GFI, it won’t be connected to your failed one. Think back to anything you did before when it was working.

It could be a failed GFCI outlet, and since they aren’t that much, I might be inclined to replace it first. Since there is a “supply” side and a “load” side, you could disconnect the power to the trailer. Then take the outlet apart and test for continuity across the hot and ground. If there isn’t any I would change the outlet. If there is then your off on a hunting trip without a guide as wiring diagrams are elusive as a unicorn.

Let us know what you find.
I have a question. Are these GFIs the same as ones used in house wiring? If so, replacement would be cheap enough. I know they come in both 15 and 20 amp. Is the wiring 12 or 14 ga? I wonder about this, given the need to make a trailer at a certain price point, and the creativity often shown in pursuit of same...
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